Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Erin Olsen #12091 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strong Finish at the Portland Marathon Erin Olsen demonstrated consistent pacing throughout the 2025 Portland Marathon, ultimately finishing with an overall time of 4:36:03 and an average pace of 10:32 min/mile. Starting the race with an opening pace of 11:03 min/mile for the first mile, Erin maintained a steady progression, shaving off time as the race continued. Notably, her pacing improved significantly in the second half, breaking 10-minute miles in several splits, including a standout 9:47 min/mile during mile 22. In the field of 3445 participants, Erin secured a solid position, with an overall place of 1817, 540th among women, and 69th in her division of F40-44. Analyzing split times, Erin showed marked improvements around the midpoint and maintained a strong pace in the final miles. Her ability to sustain and even quicken her pace in later stages is commendable. To enhance future performances, more focus could be placed on maintaining energy in the tail end. Keep up the solid work, Erin!